FBFI "Why we are still here" Jim Mon, 04/17/17 8:30 pm BodyOne of the reasons we produced the “Convergence” issue was to provide a voice for growing frustrations in my generation, stymied in its efforts to reach across that “yawning generational gap” that Mark spoke of in his letter. It was a rebuke of an unethical pastoral theology observed in some, but it was not intended as an indictment of an entire generation. Discussion
What's in a name? Churches trade old names for new, younger members Jim Sun, 04/16/17 8:30 pm BodyRebranding, long a strategy in the business world, is taking off in congregations hoping to attract newcomers, update their images and shed any negative perceptions of their denominations. Discussion
Lawsuit: Missions $$ used to muscle McRaney Jim Thu, 04/13/17 8:30 pm BodyExplosive lawsuit alleges abuse of power by Ezell, NAMB Copy of McRaney page Discussion
Saeed Abedini: "Spirit of Jezebel" took all my money Jim Thu, 04/13/17 8:30 pm BodyWho is entitled to $200G raised for Saeed Abedini’s family? Church files suit to decide Discussion
Words Mean Things — Including the Word 'Christian' Jim Wed, 04/12/17 8:30 pm Body“We are seldom given any data that would help us weigh polls. For all we know, if someone told the BBC pollster he was a Christian (“describe themselves as Christian”), he was simply taken at his word. Discussion
Barna’s Mythical Creature: The Church-Rejecting Jesus-Lover Jim Wed, 04/12/17 8:30 pm BodyBarna’s Mythical Creature: The Church-Rejecting Jesus-Lover Discussion
Hank Hanegraaff (a.k.a. "the Bible Answer Man") Received Into the Orthodox Church Jim Mon, 04/10/17 8:30 pm BodyDid Hank Hanegraaff Convert to Greek Orthodoxy on Palm Sunday, April 9th 2017? Hank Hanegraaff (a.k.a. “the Bible Answer Man”) Received Into the Orthodox Church Discussion
The Sword of the Lord, Really The Scoop Shovel of Revivalism Jim Mon, 04/03/17 8:30 pm BodyThe Sword of the Lord [is] a vehicle to spread revivalism of revivalistic fundamentalism. At present it doesn’t even represent a true gospel. Discussion
Did the Holy Spirit Dwell in Old Testament Believers? Or Should We Be Asking Something Else? Jim Mon, 04/03/17 8:30 pm BodyDid the Holy Spirit Dwell in Old Testament Believers? Or Should We Be Asking Something Else? Discussion
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